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It was truly joyful\u201d Savy said.<\/p>\n<p>In under three hours the choirs learnt four new songs, in four-part harmony.<\/p>\n<p>Afterwards friends and guests were welcomed to hear the new songs followed by each choir\u2019s short repertoire.<\/p>\n<p>To join the Sweet Monas there is an audition, but the Thursday Night, the Creswick Chorus, and the Woodend Warblers Square choirs welcome all commers.<\/p>\n<p>Contact stella@cocosounds.com for times and cost on the first three groups and andrewgprice@gmail.com for more info on the Woodend choir.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MORE than one-hundred and fifty voices from four choirs came together to warm their spirits and exercise their voices in what the organisers hope will be the first of many such joyous occasions. 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